Emergency Physician

Meet Dr. Donald Tribbey, physician-owner and emergency room physician at Fort Smith ER & Hospital. Dr. Tribbey received his bachelor’s degree from The University of Arkansas. Upon completing undergrad, he discovered his passion for delivering prehospital emergency care and received certification in EMT and paramedics. Then, he received his medical degree from The University of North Texas Health Science Center. After that, he completed his Emergency Medicine Residency at Michigan State University, where he held the position of Chief Emergency Medicine Resident and Chief House Staff Officer.

With over 22 years of experience in the field, Dr. Tribbey is proud to be a board-certified member in emergency medicine by the American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine and a fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians.

Beyond the hospital, Dr. Tribbey favorite hobbies are hunting, fishing, and spending time with his wife, Cynthia, and their three children on their farm in SW Missouri.